Selected Specimens

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J770 - Fluorite on Quartz $ 450
 China
cabinet - 11 x 9 x 4 cm


Fluorite on Quartz from China [db_pics/pics/J770a.jpg] Fluorite on Quartz from China [db_pics/pics/J770b.jpg] Fluorite on Quartz from China [db_pics/pics/J770c.jpg] Fluorite on Quartz from China [db_pics/pics/J770d.jpg]

Translucent green octahedrons of Fluorite on a Quartz crystal coated matrix. This is a floater well crystallized on all sides with no points of contact. In exceelent condition with damage to one crystal on the back and a small cleave on one crystal visible from the front, otherwise all are perfect, including the Quartz.

J715 - Diopside with Tsavorite $ 150
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
miniature - 3.2 x 2 x 1.5 cm


Diopside with Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J715a.jpg] Diopside with Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J715b.jpg] Diopside with Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J715c.jpg] Diopside with Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J715d.jpg] Diopside with Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J715e.jpg]

Cluster of Diopside crystals with attached Tsavorite. A couple small points of contact present but it's basically a floater with Diopside crystals sticking out in all directions. The Tsavorite are bright and gemmy!

J718 - Diopside with Tsavorite $ 150
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2 x 1 x 0.7 cm


Diopside with Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J718a.jpg] Diopside with Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J718b.jpg] Diopside with Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J718c.jpg] Diopside with Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J718d.jpg]

Diopside crystals intergrown with elongated Tsavorite crystals. Crystallized all around. The Tsavorite are bright and gemmy and up to 7mm long.

J719 - Graphite in Tsavorite $ 120
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
thumbnail - 1.3 x 1.3 x 1.3 cm


Graphite in Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J719a.jpg] Graphite in Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J719b.jpg] Graphite in Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J719c.jpg]

Sharp single Tsavorite crystal with two very good inclusions of singel Graphite crystals.

J720 - Tsavorite $ 120
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
thumbnail - 1.2 x 1.2 x 1.1 cm


Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J720a.jpg] Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J720b.jpg] Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J720c.jpg]

Sharp single Tsavorite crystal with good color and attached Pyrite.

J721 - Tsavorite $ 120
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
thumbnail - 1.4 x 1.2 x 0.7 cm


Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J721a.jpg] Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J721b.jpg] Tsavorite from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J721c.jpg]

Gemmy Tsavorite crystals with good color.

J722 - Tsavorite, Sphene, Diopside $ 275 DISCOUNTED 40% OFF TO $ 165
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.1 x 1.7 x 0.9 cm


Tsavorite, Sphene, Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J722a.jpg] Tsavorite, Sphene, Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J722b.jpg] Tsavorite, Sphene, Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J722c.jpg] Tsavorite, Sphene, Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/J722d.jpg]

Fine quality and unusual floater cluster of elongated Tsavorite crystals, brown Sphene crystals, and glassy Diopside crystals. Well crystallized on all sides.

J427 - Quartz $ 75
 Capelinha, Minas Gerais, Brazil
small cabinet - 6.6 x 3.0 x 2.4 cm


Quartz from Capelinha, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/J427a.jpg] Quartz from Capelinha, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/J427b.jpg] Quartz from Capelinha, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/J427c.jpg]

Well formed Quartz scepter with white coatings of Dolomite. Complete all around and undamaged with a very uniform shape (which make the best scepter specimens). Old specimen found in 1996.

J428 - Quartz $ 60
 Capelinha, Minas Gerais, Brazil
small cabinet - 6.9 x 2.5 x 2.4 cm


Quartz from Capelinha, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/J428a.jpg] Quartz from Capelinha, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/J428b.jpg] Quartz from Capelinha, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/J428c.jpg]

Well formed Quartz scepter with white coatings of Dolomite. Complete all around with a very uniform shape (which make the best scepter specimens). Some chipping on one side of the stem portion. Old specimen found in 1996.

J429 - Quartz $ 60
 Capelinha, Minas Gerais, Brazil
small cabinet - 7.1 x 2.8 x 2.3 cm


Quartz from Capelinha, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/J429a.jpg] Quartz from Capelinha, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/J429b.jpg] Quartz from Capelinha, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/J429c.jpg]

Well formed Quartz scepter with white coatings of Dolomite. Complete all around and undamaged with a very uniform shape (which make the best scepter specimens). Old specimen found in 1996.

J523 - Quartz $ 90
 Capelinha, Minas Gerais, Brazil
small cabinet - 6.7 x 3.2 x 2.6 cm


Quartz from Capelinha, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/J523a.jpg] Quartz from Capelinha, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/J523b.jpg] Quartz from Capelinha, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/J523c.jpg]

Well formed Quartz scepter with white coatings of Dolomite. Complete all around and undamaged with a very uniform shape (which make the best scepter specimens). Old specimen found in 1996.

J524 - Quartz $ 90
 Capelinha, Minas Gerais, Brazil
small cabinet - 8.0 x 3.1 x 2.6 cm


Quartz from Capelinha, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/J524a.jpg] Quartz from Capelinha, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/J524b.jpg] Quartz from Capelinha, Minas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/J524c.jpg]

Well formed Quartz scepter with white coatings of Dolomite. Complete all around with a very uniform shape (which make the best scepter specimens). Very minor chipping on one side of the stem portion. Old specimen found in 1996.

J556 - Fluorite $ 200
 Okaruso, Namibia
cabinet - 9.7 x 7.2 x 3.5 cm


Fluorite from Okaruso, Namibia [db_pics/pics/J556a.jpg] Fluorite from Okaruso, Namibia [db_pics/pics/J556b.jpg] Fluorite from Okaruso, Namibia [db_pics/pics/J556c.jpg]

Gemmy green and purple Fluorite cubes with good surface luster. Beautiful transition of color with transparent green crystals showing light purple edges. Very good condition all around other than a couple of minor chips here and there.

J517 - Clinoatacamite on Calcite (R) $ 90
 Lily Mine, Ica Dept., Peru
miniature - 4.3 x 3.0 x 2.5 cm


Clinoatacamite on Calcite (R) from Lily Mine, Ica Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/J517a.jpg] Clinoatacamite on Calcite (R) from Lily Mine, Ica Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/J517b.jpg] Clinoatacamite on Calcite (R) from Lily Mine, Ica Dept., Peru [db_pics/pics/J517c.jpg]

Calcite lined vug with clusters of dark green Clinoatacamite. The Clinoatacamite crystals on this specimen are lustrous and well formed. These are regarded as some of the world's best Clinoatacamite examples. Inspection revealed that this specimen had broken and been repaired repaired prior to my purchase.

J516 - Rhodochrosite after bivalve shell $ 250
 Kertch, Crimea, Ukraine
miniature - 4.0 x 3.2 x 2.2 cm


Rhodochrosite after bivalve shell from Kertch, Crimea, Ukraine [db_pics/pics/J516a.jpg] Rhodochrosite after bivalve shell from Kertch, Crimea, Ukraine [db_pics/pics/J516b.jpg] Rhodochrosite after bivalve shell from Kertch, Crimea, Ukraine [db_pics/pics/J516d.jpg] Rhodochrosite after bivalve shell from Kertch, Crimea, Ukraine [db_pics/pics/J516e.jpg]

A fossil bivalve shell that has been completely replaced by pink Rhodochrosite. The shell is wonderfully preserved with both sides present and in perfect condition. One end has been cut to reveal the pink Rhodochrosite inside. The old iron mine where these were found is long closed and these are no longer being found. An undamaged, very well preserved example.


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